Illinois employers that use biometric timeclocks (such as finger, face, hand, or retina scan timeclocks or entry devices) or collect other biometric information should take action immediately to confirm they are in compliance with Illinois’s Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA). Although BIPA has been in effect in Illinois since 2008, its requirements continue to catch businesses off guard – most recently with the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Cothron v. White Castle, issued on February 17, 2023.
